There are 6,000 developers, with millions were watching on the livestream, and 597 I/O Extended events, in 90+ countries on six continents joined at the 7th annual Google I/O developer conference was held in San Francisco (June 25-26, 2014).
Google I/O developer conference highlights:
Android Wear and Android Auto
Enter Android Wear, which extends Android, and its ecosystem of apps, to that most familiar spot for a “wearable,” your wrist. You get the information you need, quickly at a glance—just like you’re used to doing with your watch. Just say “Ok Google” to ask questions or to get stuff done. Get alerted when it’s time to leave for dinner. Call a cab to take you there. See the traffic on the way. Text a friend once you’re seated. It’s all right there, on your wrist, easy to see, right when you want it.
These features would be available via LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live, you can also order it via Google Play. It will also release in Moto 360 from Motorola in the coming months.
Chromecast and Android TV
It’s getting an update to make it even more powerful, and convenient to use, with new features like the ability to allow others to cast to your TV without needing to be on the same WiFi network, a customizable homescreen with personal photos or beautiful art, and casting exactly what is on your Android phone or tablet screen directly to the TV. In addition to Chromecast, Android TV brings all that you love about Android apps and games to your living room. Android is baked directly into your TV-watching experience, through a set-top box or as part of your TV. You can use voice search to find a live TV show, a good flick from Google Play, or a music video on YouTube. Plus, because it’s Android, you’ll be able to play your favorite Android games, reimagined for TV and with a gamepad. Android TV, which, like Chromecast, supports Google Cast technology, will ship with products from a range of consumer electronics companies later this year.
Android One
As of today, there are one billion users/consumers around the world that use an Android device for sending text messages (estimation of 20 billion) and selfies (93M on rough estimation) every day.
Android One will provide smartphones that are high quality, affordable and come with reasonable data plans. Our partners will launch an initial range of sub-$100 Android One smartphones starting in India this Fall, with more countries to follow.
The Android One smartphone has pack of features such as: 4.5-inch display screen, Dual SIM support, FM Radio, microSD card slot and in budget-friendly price tag. Android One will be release via phone makers, such as Karbonn, Micromax and Spice.
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good news from google i looking forward to that.
well done google i hope i could get hands on the sub-100 dollar android one phone.
im excited to see the upcoming android tv.
good job google fpr an affordable android device.
i want to see how karbonn going to make the sub 100 dollars phone. that would be interesting.